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The Federal Trade Commission is warning five tax preparation companies that they could face civil penalties if they use or disclose confidential data collected from consumers for the purpose of preparing their …
FTC Warns Tax Preparation Companies About Misuse of Consumer Data Read More The Federal Trade Commission recently finalized an order with 1Health.io that settles charges that the genetic testing firm left sensitive genetic and health data unsecured, deceived consumers about their ability …
1Health.io: Privacy Breach and Unfair Policy Changes Exposed in FTC Finalized Order Read More
The Federal Trade Commission announced it is seeking comment on an application from the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) and others for a new mechanism for obtaining parental consent under …
FTC Seeks Comment on New Parental Consent Mechanism Under COPPA Read More
The Federal Trade Commission announced that it has charged that the genetic testing firm 1Health.io left sensitive genetic and health data unsecured, deceived consumers about their ability to get their …
Genetic Testing Firm 1Health Fails to Secure Sensitive Data: FTC Takes Action Read More
Microsoft will pay $20 million to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) by collecting personal information from children who signed up …
Microsoft to Pay $20 Million for Violating Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Read More
The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice announced they will require Amazon to overhaul its deletion practices and implement stringent privacy safeguards to settle charges the company violated …
Amazon’s COPPA Violation: Misleading Parents and Sacrificing Privacy for Profit Read More